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Home Care from Innospec offers a diverse range of surfactants, additives and patented high-performance formulations for use in everyday cleaning
products. Both our naturally derived and synthetic ingredients find their way into a variety of products from laundry liquids, pods, powders and
tablets to dish care products, toilet care and multi-purpose cleaners.
Innospec are committed to continual innovation and developing products that contribute to a sustainable environment. Add in our extensive formulation expertise, market understanding,
comprehensive product line-up and excellent customer support and it’s not surprising our technologies are behind some of the world’s most popular cleaning brands.
Whether you are looking for a fresh and breezy laundry detergent, squeaky-clean dish washer or a practical and functional household cleaning product, you can be sure the Innospec Home Care range
will treat the whole home effectively.
Contents
Primary Surfactants 2
Secondary Surfactants 10
Specialty Cationics 18
Solvents 18
Rheology Modifiers 20
Solubilizers – Emulsifiers 22
Foam Controllers 26
Plasticizers And Texturizing Agents 28
Performance Concentrates 28
Chelating Agents 32
3
Primary Surfactants Primary Surfactants
Product Name INCI Name % Naturally derived
% active Appearance at room temperature
C-chain length
Features
EMPICOL® Alkyl Ether Sulfates
EMPIMIN® Alkyl Ether Sulfates
EMPICOL® Alkyl Sulfates
EMPICOL® EAC 70 Ammonium Laureth-3 Sulfate
68 70 Fluid Paste C12-16
Primary anionic surfactant. Foaming (flash-foam, stable), cleaning and emulsifying agent. Hard water tolerant. Leaves less residue on surfaces. Formulating range of pH: neutral and slightly acidic.
EMPICOL® EGC 70 Magnesium Laureth-3 Sulfate
68 70 Fluid Paste C12-16
Primary anionic surfactant. Foaming (flash-foam, stable), cleaning and emulsifying agent. Hard water tolerant. Has greater oil solubility than Na salt. Less irritant than the correspondent Na salt. Better viscosity response and better foam stability than Na salt. Formulating range of pH: neutral and slightly acidic.
EMPIMIN® LSM30 Sodium C9-11 Pareth-2 Sulfate
Non-vegetable 30 Liquid C9-11
Primary anionic surfactant. High foaming (flash-foam), Good compatibility with high electrolytes levels. Compatible with alkaline systems. Preservative: Preservative: Methylisothiazolinone (and) Benzylisothiazolinone.
EMPICOL® 0335/X Sodium C10-12 Alkyl Sulfate
Non-vegetable* 30 Liquid C10-12
Primary anionic surfactant. High foaming (flash-foam), Good compatibility with high electrolytes levels. Compatible with alkaline systems. Preservative: Methylchloroisothiazolinone (and) Methylisothiazolinone.
EMPICOL® 0585/A Sodium 2-Ethylhexyl Sulfate
Non-vegetable 40 Liquid C8
Primary anionic surfactant. Low foaming. Good wetting properties also in alkaline conditions. Good compatibility with high electrolytes levels. Compatible with alkaline systems. Preservative: Methylisothiazolinone (and) Benzylisothiazolinone.
EMPICOL® 0585/U Sodium 2-Ethylhexyl Sulfate
Non-vegetable 40 Liquid C8
Primary anionic surfactant. Low foaming. Good wetting properties also in alkaline conditions. Good compatibility with high electrolytes levels. Compatible with alkaline systems.
EMPICOL® 0758 Sodium Decyl Sulfate Non-vegetable* 40 Liquid C8Primary anionic surfactant. High foaming (flash-foam). Good compatibility with high electrolytes levels. Compatible with alkaline systems.
EMPICOL® 0775/55Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (and) Sodium Tallow Sulfate
100 55 Fluid, paste C12-18
Primary anionic surfactant. Foaming (flash-foam). Ideal for the manufacture of hand-cleaning pastes at a pH close to that of the skin. This product is based on a selected blend of fatty alcohols which provide a higher viscosity build in aqueous formulations.
EMPICOL® 0775/55/MBSodium Lauryl Sulfate (and) Sodium Tallow Sulfate
100 55 Fluid, paste C12-18
Mass Balance RSPO Certified. Primary anionic surfactant. Foaming (flash-foam). Ideal for the manufacture of hand-cleaning pastes at a pH close to that of the skin. This product is based on a selected blend of fatty alcohols which provide a higher viscosity build in aqueous formulations.
O EMPICOL® EAC 70
EMPICOL® EGC 70
O C EMPICOL® 0335/X
O C C EMPICOL® 0585/A
C C EMPICOL® 0585/U
C C EMPICOL® 0758
EMPICOL® 0775/55
EMPICOL® 0775/55/MB
EMPIMIN® LSM30
Non-vegetable* = naturally derived grade may also be available upon request O - For active ingredient only C - Specific Concentration Limit
Foam (soft water) pH Performance characteristics Main application areas Additional characteristics
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Primary Surfactants Primary Surfactants
Product Name INCI Name % Naturally derived
% active Appearance at room temperature
C-chain length
Features
Non-vegetable* = naturally derived grade may also be available upon request O - For active ingredient onlyC - Specific Concentration LimitB - Depends on bleaching agent
NANSA® Olefin Sulfonates
NANSA® LSS 38/AS Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Non-vegetable 38 Liquid C14-16
Primary anionic surfactant. Excellent foaming and detergency. Hard water and electrolyte tolerant. Chemically stable in acidic and alkaline conditions. Free from 1,4-dioxane and EO. Preservative: 2-Bromo-2-Nitropropane-1,3-Diol.
NANSA® LSS 38/U Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Non-vegetable 38 Liquid C14-16
Primary anionic surfactant. Excellent foaming and detergency properties. Hard water and electrolyte tolerant. Chemically stable in acidic and alkaline conditions. Free from 1,4-dioxane and EO.
C NANSA® LSS 38/AS
C NANSA® LSS 38/U
NANSA® Alkylbenzene Sulfonates
NANSA® SS 55/ISodium Dodecylbenzene Sulfonate
Non-vegetable 55 Soft paste C10-13
Primary anionic surfactant. Work-horse of many household detergents. High foaming profile. The concentration represents the best compromise between highest active/ease of handling. Chemically stable in acidic and alkaline conditions. Preservative: Methylisothiazolinone (and) Benzylisothiazolinone.
NANSA® SS 55/I
NANSA® Fatty Acid Salts
NANSA® PC 38/F Potassium Cocoate 100 35 Liquid C12-18Primary anionic surfactant with good detergent properties. Low foam profile/foam controller in hard water.
B NANSA® PC 38/F
Foam (soft water) pH Performance characteristics Main application areas Additional characteristics
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EMPICOL® AL 25/EX Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate
100 25 Liquid C12-16
Primary anionic surfactant. High foaming (flash-foam). Better viscosity response than sodium salt. Easier to rinse than sodium salt. pH formulating range: neutral and slightly acidic. Preservative: Methylchloroisothiazolinone (and) Methylisothiazolinone.
EMPICOL® AL 70 Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate
100 68 Fluid, paste C12-16
Primary anionic surfactant. High foaming (flash-foam). Better viscosity response than sodium salt. Easier to rinse than sodium salt. pH formulating range: neutral and slightly acidic.
EMPICOL® LN9 Sodium Nonyl Sulfate Non-vegetable 33 Liquid C9Primary anionic surfactant. High foaming (flash-foam). Good compatibility with high electrolytes levels. Compatible with alkaline systems.
EMPICOL® LQ 33/TX MEA Lauryl Sulfate 86 33 Liquid C12-16
Primary anionic surfactant. High foaming (flash-foam). Better viscosity response than sodium salt. Easier to rinse than sodium salt. pH formulating range: neutral and slightly acidic. Preservative: Methylchloroisothiazolinone (and) Methylisothiazolinone.
EMPICOL® TL 40/X TEA Lauryl Sulfate 68 40 Liquid C12-16
Primary anionic surfactant. High foaming (flash-foam). Better viscosity response than sodium salt. Easier to rinse than sodium salt. pH formulating range: neutral and slightly acidic. Preservative: Methylchloroisothiazolinone (and) Methylisothiazolinone.
O C EMPICOL® AL 25/EX
C EMPICOL® AL 70
EMPICOL® LN9
O EMPICOL® LQ 33/TX
O C EMPICOL® TL 40/X
EMPICOL® Alkyl Sulfates (cont)
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Primary Surfactants Primary Surfactants
Product Name INCI Name % Naturally derived
% active Appearance at room temperature
C-chain length
Features
EMPICOL® 0045/B Sodium Lauryl Sulfate Non-vegetable* 92 Powder C12Primary anionic surfactant. Very good foaming and detergency especially in soft water. Good emulsifying properties.
EMPICOL® CZ/N Sodium Coco Sulfate 100 92 Powder C12-18Primary anionic surfactant. Very good foaming and detergency especially in soft water. Good emulsifying properties. Low free alkalinity level.
EMPICOL® LX/B Sodium Lauryl Sulfate 100 92 Powder C12-16Primary anionic surfactant. Very good foaming and detergency especially in soft water. Good emulsifying properties.
EMPICOL® LX/B/MB Sodium Lauryl Sulfate 100 92 Powder C12-16
Mass Balance RSPO Certified. Primary anionic surfactant. Very good foaming and detergency especially in soft water. Good emulsifying properties.
EMPICOL® LX/N Sodium Lauryl Sulfate 100 92 Powder C12-16Primary anionic surfactant. Very good foaming and detergency especially in soft water. Good emulsifying properties. Low free alkalinity level.
EMPICOL® LXV/B Sodium Lauryl Sulfate 100 92 Needles C12-16Primary anionic surfactant. Very good foaming and detergency especially in soft water. Good emulsifying properties.
EMPICOL® LXV/N Sodium Lauryl Sulfate 100 92 Needles C12-16Primary anionic surfactant. Very good foaming and detergency especially in soft water. Good emulsifying properties. Low free alkalinity level.
EMPICOL® LZ/B Sodium Lauryl Sulfate 100 92 Powder C12-18Primary anionic surfactant. Very good foaming and detergency especially in soft water. Good emulsifying properties.
EMPICOL® LZ/N Sodium Lauryl Sulfate 100 92 Powder C12-18Primary anionic surfactant. Very good foaming and detergency especially in soft water. Good emulsifying properties. Low free alkalinity level.
EMPICOL® LZ/N/MB Sodium Lauryl Sulfate 100 92 Powder C12-18
Mass Balance RSPO Certified. Primary anionic surfactant. Very good foaming and detergency especially in soft water. Good emulsifying properties. Low free alkalinity level.
EMPICOL® LZV/B Sodium Lauryl Sulfate 100 92 Needles C12-18Primary anionic surfactant. Very good foaming and detergency especially in soft water. Good emulsifying properties.
EMPICOL® LZV/B/MB Sodium Lauryl Sulfate 100 92 Needles C12-18
Mass Balance RSPO Certified. Primary anionic surfactant. Very good foaming and detergency especially in soft water. Good emulsifying properties.
EMPICOL® LZV/BE Sodium Lauryl Sulfate 100 92 Needles C12-18
Primary anionic surfactant. Very good foaming and detergency especially in soft water. Good emulsifying properties. Optimized physical form for an improved product handling.
EMPICOL® LZV/BEP Sodium Lauryl Sulfate 100 92 Needles C12-18
Primary anionic surfactant. Very good foaming and detergency especially in soft water. Good emulsifying properties. Optimized physical form for an improved product handling.
C EMPICOL® 0045/B
C EMPICOL® CZ/N
C EMPICOL® LX/B
C EMPICOL® LX/B/MB
C EMPICOL® LX/N
C EMPICOL® LXV/B
C EMPICOL® LXV/N
C C EMPICOL® LZ/B
C C EMPICOL® LZ/N
C C EMPICOL® LZ/N/MB
C C EMPICOL® LZV/B
C C EMPICOL® LZV/B/MB
C C EMPICOL® LZV/BE
C C EMPICOL® LZV/BEP
Non-vegetable* = naturally derived grade may also be available upon requestC - Specific Concentration Limit
Foam (soft water) pH Performance characteristics Main application areas Additional characteristics
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EMPICOL® Dried Alkyl Sulfates
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Primary Surfactants Primary Surfactants
Product Name INCI Name % Naturally derived
% active Appearance at room temperature
C-chain length
Features
NANSA® Dried Olefin Sulfonates
NANSA® HS 80/NPF
Sodium Dodecylbenzene Sulfonate (Contains Citrates)
Non-vegetable 80 Powder C10-13
Primary anionic surfactant. Excellent foaming and detergency properties. Chemically stable in acidic and alkaline conditions. Ideal for toilet blocks production.
NANSA® HS 85/NPF
Sodium Dodecylbenzene Sulfonate (Contains Citrates)
Non-vegetable 85 Powder C10-13
Primary anionic surfactant. Excellent foaming and detergency properties. Chemically stable in acidic and alkaline conditions. Ideal for toilet blocks production.
NANSA® HS 90/NPF
Sodium Dodecylbenzene Sulfonate (Contains Citrates)
Non-vegetable 90 Powder C10-13
Primary anionic surfactant. Excellent foaming and detergency properties. Chemically stable in acidic and alkaline conditions. Ideal for toilet blocks production.
NANSA® HS 80/S
Sodium Dodecylbenzene Sulfonate (Contains Phosphate)
Non-vegetable 80 Powder C10-13Primary anionic surfactant. Excellent foaming and detergency properties. Chemically stable in acidic and alkaline conditions.
NANSA® HS 85/S
Sodium Dodecylbenzene Sulfonate (Contains Phosphate)
Non-vegetable 85 Powder C10-13Primary anionic surfactant. Excellent foaming and detergency properties. Chemically stable in acidic and alkaline conditions.
NANSA® HS 90/S
Sodium Dodecylbenzene Sulfonate (Contains Phosphate)
Non-vegetable 90 Powder C10-13Primary anionic surfactant. Excellent foaming and detergency properties. Chemically stable in acidic and alkaline conditions.
NANSA® LSS 480/H Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Non-vegetable 80 Powder C14-16Primary anionic surfactant. Excellent foaming and detergency. Hard water and electrolyte tolerant. Chemically stable in acidic and alkaline conditions.
NANSA® LSS 495/H Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Non-vegetable 95 Powder C14-16Primary anionic surfactant. Excellent foaming and detergency. Hard water and electrolyte tolerant. Chemically stable in acidic and alkaline conditions.
NANSA® LSS 495/V Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Non-vegetable 95 Needles C14-16
Primary anionic surfactant. Excellent foaming and detergency. Hard water and electrolyte tolerant. Chemically stable in acidic and alkaline conditions. Optimized physical form for an improved product handling.
C NANSA® LSS 480/H
C NANSA® LSS 495/H
C NANSA® LSS 495/V
NANSA® HS 80/NPF
NANSA® HS 85/NPF
NANSA® HS 90/NPF
NANSA® HS 80/S
NANSA® HS 85/S
NANSA® HS 90/S
Foam (soft water) pH Performance characteristics Main application areas Additional characteristics
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NANSA® Dried Alkylbenzene Sulfonates
EMPICOL® LZV/N Sodium Lauryl Sulfate 100 92 Needles C12-18Primary anionic surfactant. Very good foaming and detergency especially in soft water. Good emulsifying properties. Low free alkalinity level.
EMPICOL® LZV/NEP Sodium Lauryl Sulfate 100 92 Needles C12-18
Primary anionic surfactant. Very good foaming and detergency especially in soft water. Good emulsifying properties. Optimized physical form for an improved product handling.
EMPICOL® LZV/N/MB Sodium Lauryl Sulfate 100 92 Needles C12-18
Mass Balance RSPO Certified. Primary anionic surfactant. Very good foaming and detergency especially in soft water. Good emulsifying properties. Low free alkalinity level.
C C EMPICOL® LZV/N
C C EMPICOL® LZV/NEP
C C EMPICOL® LZV/N/MB
EMPICOL® Dried Alkyl Sulfates (cont)
C - Specific Concentration Limit
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Secondary Surfactants Secondary Surfactants
Product Name INCI Name % Naturally derived
% active Appearance at room temperature
C-chain length
Features
EMPIGEN® Alkyl and Alkylamidopropyl Betaines
EMPIGEN® BB Lauryl Betaine 76 30 Liquid C12-14
Amphoteric co-surfactant. Compatible with anionics, non-ionics and cationics. Efficient foam booster and stabiliser. Good tolerance to hard water and soap. Useful thickening properties. Chemically and physically stable over a wide pH range.
EMPIGEN® BB/HP Lauryl Betaine (Low salt)
76 30 Liquid C12-14
Amphoteric co-surfactant. Compatible with anionics, non-ionics and cationics. Efficient foam booster and stabiliser. Good tolerance to hard water and soap. Chemically and physically stable over a wide pH range. NaCl content is below 0,5%. Compatible with electrolyte sensitive ingredients.
EMPIGEN® BS/FE Cocamidopropyl Betaine
66 30 Liquid C12-18
Amphoteric co-surfactant. Compatible with anionics, non-ionics and cationics. Efficient foam booster and stabiliser. Good tolerance to hard water and soap. Useful thickening properties. Chemically and physically stable over a wide pH range. Methanol and glycerol free.
EMPIGEN® BS/FE/MB Cocamidopropyl Betaine
66 30 Liquid C12-18
Mass Balance/RSPO certified. Amphoteric co-surfactant. Compatible with anionics, non-ionics and cationics. Efficient foam booster and stabiliser. Good tolerance to hard water and soap. Useful thickening properties. Chemically and physically stable over a wide pH range. Methanol and glycerol free.
EMPIGEN® BS/H50 Cocamidopropyl Betaine
66 35 Liquid C12-18
Amphoteric co-surfactant. Compatible with anionics, non-ionics and cationics. Efficient foam booster and stabiliser. Good tolerance to hard water and soap. Useful thickening properties. Chemically and physically stable over a wide pH range. Higher CAPB content. Free from methanol, glycerol and additives that may give undesired side effects during formulation work.
EMPIGEN® BS/H50/MB Cocamidopropyl Betaine
66 35 Liquid C12-18
Mass Balance/RSPO certified. Amphoteric co-surfactant. Compatible with anionics, non-ionics and cationics. Efficient foam booster and stabiliser. Good tolerance to hard water and soap. Useful thickening properties. Chemically and physically stable over a wide pH range. Higher CAPB content. Free from methanol, glycerol and additives that may give undesired side effects during formulation work.
EMPIGEN® BS/HI Cocamidopropyl Betaine
66 30 Liquid C12-18
Amphoteric co-surfactant. Compatible with anionics, non-ionics and cationics. Efficient foam booster and stabiliser. Good tolerance to hard water and soap. Useful thickening properties. Chemically and physically stable over a wide pH range. Methanol and glycerol free. Neutral pH. Preservative: Methylisothiazolinone (and) Benzylisothiazolinone.
EMPIGEN® BB
EMPIGEN® BB/HP
** EMPIGEN® BS/FE
** EMPIGEN® BS/FE/MB
** EMPIGEN® BS/H50
** EMPIGEN® BS/H50/MB
** O EMPIGEN® BS/HI
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Secondary Surfactants Secondary Surfactants
Product Name INCI Name % Naturally derived
% active Appearance at room temperature
C-chain length
Features
EMPIGEN® CDL 30/J/35 Sodium Lauroamphoacetate
66 35 Liquid C12
Amphoteric co-surfactant. Compatible with anionic, non-ionic and cationic surfactants. Good quality of foam even with soap and hard water. Outstanding mildness. Potential to form ion-pair complexes and increase performance of cationic surfactants. Foam profile and viscosity response are influenced by pH.
EMPIGEN® CDL 60/P Sodium Lauroamphoacetate
66 35 Liquid C12
Amphoteric co-surfactant. Compatible with anionic, non-ionic and cationic surfactants. Good quality of foam even with soap and hard water. Outstanding mildness. Potential to form ion-pair complexes and increase performance of cationic surfactants. Foam profile and viscosity response are influenced by pH.
EMPIGEN® CDR 60 Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
69 40 Liquid C8-18
Amphoteric co-surfactant. Compatible with anionic, non-ionic and cationic surfactants. Good quality of foam even with soap and hard water. Outstanding mildness. Potential to form ion-pair complexes and increase performance of cationic surfactants. Foam profile and viscosity response are influenced by pH.
EMPIGEN® 5151 Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
66 50 Liquid C8-18
Amphoteric co-surfactant. Compatible with anionic, non-ionic and cationic surfactants. Good quality of foam even with soap and hard water. Outstanding mildness. Potential to form ion-pair complexes and increase performance of cationic surfactants. Foam profile and viscosity response are influenced by pH.
EMPIGEN® 5151/MB Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
66 50 Liquid C12-18
Mass Balance/RSPO certified. Amphoteric co-surfactant. Compatible with anionic, non-ionic and cationic surfactants. Good quality of foam even with soap and hard water. Outstanding mildness. Potential to form ion-pair complexes and increase performance of cationic surfactants. Foam profile and viscosity response are influenced by pH.
EMPIGEN® CDR 2M
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate (and) Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
66 50 Liquid C12-18
Amphoteric co-surfactant. Compatible with anionic, non-ionic and cationic surfactants. Good quality of foam even with soap and hard water. Outstanding mildness. Potential to form ion-pair complexes and increase performance of cationic surfactants. Foam profile and viscosity response are influenced by pH.
EMPIGEN® CDR 2M/MB
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate (and) Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
66 50 Liquid C12-18
Mass Balance/RSPO certified. Amphoteric co-surfactant. Compatible with anionic, non-ionic and cationic surfactants. Good quality of foam even with soap and hard water. Outstanding mildness. Potential to form ion-pair complexes and increase performance of cationic surfactants. Foam profile and viscosity response are influenced by pH.
** C EMPIGEN® CDL 30/J/35
** C EMPIGEN® CDL 60/P
** EMPIGEN® CDR 60
** EMPIGEN® 5151
** EMPIGEN® 5151/MB
** EMPIGEN® CDR 2M
** EMPIGEN® CDR 2M/MB
Foam (soft water) pH Performance characteristics Main application areas Additional characteristics
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C - Specific Concentration Limit** - Limited
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Product Name INCI Name % Naturally derived
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EMPICOL® Alkyl Ether Sulfosuccinates and EMPIMIN® Alkyl Sulfosuccinates
EMPICOL® SDD/Y Disodium Laureth-3 Sulfosuccinate
56 33 Liquid C12-16
Anionic surfactant exceptionally mild to skin. Used in conjunction with anionic, nonionic and amphoteric surfactants. Good foaming characteristics. Formulating range of pH 5-8. Good tolerance to hard water. Low salt viscosity response. Preservative: Methylchloroisothiazolinone (and) Methylisothiazolinone.
EMPIMIN® OP 70Diethylhexyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate (and) Propylene Glycol
Non-vegetable 72 Liquid C8
Anionic surfactant with excellent wetting over a broad temperature range. Excellent emulsification properties. Excellent dispersing effect both in aqueous and non-aqueous dispersions. Good foaming characteristics. Hydrotropic effect. Anti-fog properties on glass and acrylates.
EMPIMIN® OTDiethylhexyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate (and) Ethanol
Non-vegetable 60 Liquid C8
Anionic surfactant with excellent wetting over a broad temperature range. Excellent emulsification properties. Excellent dispersing effect both in aqueous and non-aqueous dispersions. Good foaming characteristics. Hydrotropic effect. Anti-fog properties on glass and acrylates.
EMPICOL® SDD/Y
EMPIMIN® OP 70
EMPIMIN® OT
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EMPICOL® Alkyl Ether Carboxylic Acids and Salts
EMPICOL® CVE Capryleth-6 Carboxylic Acid
Non-vegetable 87 Liquid C8
Anionic surfactant. Low foaming. Good wetting agent. Highly compatible with electrolytes, oxidizing agents, acid and alkali. Excellent lime scum removal properties.
EMPICOL® CBJ Laureth-11 Carboxylic Acid
37 86 Liquid C12-16
Anionic surfactant. High volume and high quality foam profile also in hard water. Good detergency. Good dermatology. Highly compatible with electrolytes, oxidizing agents, acid and alkali. Hydrotropic effect. Excellent lime scum removal properties.
EMPICOL® CED 5 Laureth-5 Carboxylic Acid
54 92 Liquid C12-16
Anionic surfactant. High volume and high quality foam profile also in hard water. Good detergency. Good dermatology. Highly compatible with electrolytes, oxidizing agents, acid and alkali. Excellent lime soap dispersing properties.
EMPICOL® CED 5S Sodium Laureth-5 Carboxylate
54 22 Liquid C12-16
Anionic surfactant. High volume and high quality foam profile also in hard water. Good detergency. Good dermatology. Highly compatible with electrolytes, oxidizing agents, acid and alkali. Excellent lime soap dispersing properties. Preservative: Methylchloroisothiazolinone (and) Methylisothiazolinone.
EMPICOL® CVE
EMPICOL® CBJ
EMPICOL® CED 5
EMPICOL® CED 5S
EMPIGEN® Amine Oxides
EMPIGEN® OB Lauramine Oxide 86 30 Liquid C12-14
Cationic surfactant in acidic conditions. Non-ionic in neutral and alkaline systems. Combination with primary anionic surfactants gives excellent detergency. Good thickening and foam boosting properties. Reduces potential irritation of anionics. Chemically stable to acid, alkali and oxidants.
EMPIGEN® OB/MB Lauramine Oxide 86 30 Liquid C12-14
Mass Balance/RSPO certified. Cationic surfactant in acidic conditions. Non-ionic in neutral and alkaline systems. Combination with primary anionic surfactants gives excellent detergency. Good thickening and foam boosting properties. Reduces potential irritation of anionics. Chemically stable to acid, alkali and oxidants.
EMPIGEN® ODC12-18 Alkyldimethylamine Oxide
88 30 Liquid C12-18
Cationic surfactant in acidic conditions. Non-ionic in neutral and alkaline systems. Combination with primary anionic surfactants gives excellent detergency. Good thickening and foam boosting properties. Reduces potential irritation of anionics. Chemically stable to acid, alkali and oxidants. Ideal for thickened bleach systems.
EMPIGEN® OD/MBC12-18 Alkyldimethylamine Oxide
88 30 Liquid C12-18
Mass Balance/RSPO certified. Cationic surfactant in acidic conditions. Non-ionic in neutral and alkaline systems. Combination with primary anionic surfactants gives excellent detergency. Good thickening and foam boosting properties. Reduces potential irritation of anionics. Chemically stable to acid, alkali and oxidants. Ideal for thickened bleach systems.
EMPIGEN® OH 25 Myristamine Oxide 88 25 Liquid C14
Cationic surfactant in acidic conditions. Non-ionic in neutral and alkaline systems. Combination with primary anionic surfactants gives excellent detergency. Good thickening and foam boosting properties. Reduces potential irritation of anionics. Chemically stable to acid, alkali and oxidants.
EMPIGEN® OS/A Cocamidopropyl Amine Oxide
73 30 Liquid C12-18
Cationic surfactant in acidic conditions. Non-ionic in neutral and alkaline systems. Combination with primary anionic surfactants gives excellent detergency. Good thickening and foam boosting properties. Reduces potential irritation of anionics. Chemically stable to acid and alkali.
EMPIGEN® OB
EMPIGEN® OB/MB
EMPIGEN® OD
EMPIGEN® OD/MB
EMPIGEN® OH 25
EMPIGEN® OS/A
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Product Name INCI Name % Naturally derived
% active Appearance at room temperature
C-chain length
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Specialty Cationics
Solvents
Specialty Cationics
Solvents
Product Name INCI Name % Naturally derived
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Product Name INCI Name % Naturally derived
% active Appearance at room temperature
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EMPIGEN® Anti-bacterial and Softening Agents
ACTIVEMOL® Glycerine Carbonates
EMPIGEN® BAC 50 Benzalkonium Chloride
58 50 Liquid C12-14
Readily biodegradable cationic surfactant with biocidal properties. Compatible with amphoteric and nonionic surfactants. Incompatible with anionic surfactants. Readily soluble in water, lower alcohols, glycols and glycol ethers. Stable both in acidic and alkaline media. Best efficacy around pH 9. Used in cooling water and swimming pools. Very effective against gram positive bacteria.
EMPIGEN® BAC 80Benzalkonium Chloride (and) glycol ether
58 80 Liquid C12-14
Readily biodegradable cationic surfactant with biocidal properties. Compatible with amphoteric and nonionic surfactants. Incompatible with anionic surfactants. Readily soluble in water, lower alcohols, glycols and glycol ethers. Stable both in acidic and alkaline media. Best efficacy around pH 9. Used in cooling water and swimming pools. Very effective against gram positive bacteria.
EMPIGEN® HBC 40Hydroxyethyl Laurdimonium Chloride
76 40 Liquid C12-14
Readily biodegradable cationic surfactant compatible with anionics. Improves emulsification, detergency, thickening and foaming. Optimises surface tension reduction. Enables adhesion to some surfaces. Gives some conditioning behaviour.
ACTIVEMOL® Glycerine Carbonate
Hydroxypropylene Carbonate
75 100 Liquid -Readily biodegradable, VOC free, non-flammable solvent. Ideal for non-aqueous systems.
EMPIGEN® BAC 50
EMPIGEN® BAC 80
EMPIGEN® HBC 40
ACTIVEMOL® Glycerine Carbonate
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Rheology Modifiers Rheology Modifiers
Product Name INCI Name % Naturally derived
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C-chain length
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ELTESOL® Hydrotropes
ELTESOL® PSC 40
Potassium Cumenesulfonate (and) Sodium Cumenesulfonate
Non-vegetable 40 Liquid -
Hydrotrope. Non-flammable, non-toxic alternative to solvents. Solubilizing, coupling and viscosity modifying agent, increases the cloud point of non-ionics. Improved cold storage properties.
ELTESOL® SC 40 Sodium Cumenesulfonate
Non-vegetable 40 Liquid -
Hydrotrope. Non-flammable, non-toxic alternative to solvents. Solubilizing, coupling and viscosity modifying agent, increases the cloud point of non-ionics.
ELTESOL® SC 93 Sodium Cumenesulfonate
Non-vegetable 93 Powder -
Hydrotrope. Non-flammable, non-toxic alternative to solvents. Solubilizing, coupling and viscosity modifying agent, increases the cloud point of non-ionics.
ELTESOL® SC Pellets Sodium Cumenesulfonate
Non-vegetable 88 Pellets -
Hydrotrope. Non-flammable, non-toxic alternative to solvents. Solubilizing, coupling and viscosity modifying agent, increases the cloud point of non-ionics.
ELTESOL® ST 90 Sodium Toluenesulfonate
Non-vegetable 90 Powder -
Hydrotrope. Non-flammable, non-toxic alternative to solvents. Solubilizing, coupling and viscosity modifying agent, increases the cloud point of non-ionics.
ELTESOL® ST 93 Pellets Sodium Toluenesulfonate
Non-vegetable 93 Pellets -
Hydrotrope. Non-flammable, non-toxic alternative to solvents. Solubilizing, coupling and viscosity modifying agent, increases the cloud point of non-ionics.
ELTESOL® SX 30 Sodium Xylenesulfonate
Non-vegetable 30 Liquid -
Hydrotrope. Non-flammable, non-toxic alternative to solvents. Solubilizing, coupling and viscosity modifying agent, increases the cloud point of non-ionics.
ELTESOL® SX 33 Sodium Xylenesulfonate
Non-vegetable 33 Liquid -
Hydrotrope. Non-flammable, non-toxic alternative to solvents. Solubilizing, coupling and viscosity modifying agent, increases the cloud point of non-ionics.
ELTESOL® SX 40 Sodium Xylenesulfonate
Non-vegetable 40 Liquid -
Hydrotrope. Non-flammable, non-toxic alternative to solvents. Solubilizing, coupling and viscosity modifying agent, increases the cloud point of non-ionics.
ELTESOL® SX 93 Sodium Xylenesulfonate
Non-vegetable 93 Powder -
Hydrotrope. Non-flammable, non-toxic alternative to solvents. Solubilizing, coupling and viscosity modifying agent, increases the cloud point of non-ionics.
ELTESOL® SX Pellets Sodium Xylenesulfonate
Non-vegetable 88 Pellets -
Hydrotrope. Non-flammable, non-toxic alternative to solvents. Solubilizing, coupling and viscosity modifying agent, increases the cloud point of non-ionics.
ELTESOL® PSC 40
ELTESOL® SC 40
ELTESOL® SC 93
ELTESOL® SC Pellets
ELTESOL® ST 90
ELTESOL® ST 93 Pellets
ELTESOL® SX 30
ELTESOL® SX 33
ELTESOL® SX 40
ELTESOL® SX 93
ELTESOL® SX Pellets
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Solubilizers – Emulsifiers Solubilizers – Emulsifiers
Product Name INCI Name % Naturally derived
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EMPILAN® Ethoxylated Alcohols
EMPILAN® KA 5 Deceth-5 Non-vegetable* 100 Liquid C10-12
Non-ionic surfactant. Stable over a wide range of pH. Shorter alkyl chain gives greater solubility and tolerance to electrolyte, with excellent wetting and foaming power. Ideal for surface cleaning.
EMPILAN® KA 5/90 Deceth-5 Non-vegetable* 90 Liquid C10-12
Non-ionic surfactant. Stable over a wide range of pH. Shorter alkyl chain gives greater solubility and tolerance to electrolyte, with excellent wetting and foaming power. Ideal for surface cleaning. Improved cold storage properties.
EMPILAN® KCL 7 C12-15 Pareth-7 Non-vegetable 100 Liquid C12-15
Non-ionic surfactant. Stable over a wide range of pH. The specific alkyl chain and the mid-range ethoxylation degree give very good wetting and detergency. Work-horses of surface cleaners, laundry, dish wash, etc.
EMPILAN® KCL 7/90 C12-15 Pareth-7 Non-vegetable 90 Liquid C12-15
Non-ionic surfactant. Stable over a wide range of pH. The specific alkyl chain and the mid-range ethoxylation degree give very good wetting and detergency. Work-horses of surface cleaners, laundry, dish wash, etc. Improved cold storage properties.
EMPILAN® KCL 9/85 C12-15 Pareth-9 Non-vegetable 85 Liquid C12-15
Non-ionic surfactant. Stable over a wide range of pH. The specific alkyl chain and the mid-range ethoxylation degree give good wetting and detergency. Work-horses of surface cleaners, laundry, dish wash, etc. Improved cold storage properties.
EMPILAN® KCL 11 C12-15 Pareth-11 Non-vegetable 100 Solid C12-15
Non-ionic surfactant. Stable over a wide range of pH. The specific alkyl chain and the mid-range ethoxylation degree give good wetting and detergency. Work-horses of surface cleaners, laundry, dish wash, etc. Useful to solubilize a wide range of perfumes.
EMPILAN® KCL 11/90 C12-15 Pareth-11 Non-vegetable 90 Liquid C12-15
Non-ionic surfactant. Stable over a wide range of pH. The specific alkyl chain and the mid-range ethoxylation degree give good wetting and detergency. Work-horses of surface cleaners, laundry, dish wash, etc. Useful to solubilize a wide range of perfumes. Improved cold storage properties.
EMPILAN® KI 6 Trideceth-6 Non-vegetable 100 Liquid C11-14
Non-ionic surfactant. Stable over a wide range of pH. Highly branched iso-alcohol ethoxylate with excellent emulsification/wetting properties. Low foam profile.
EMPILAN® KI 6.5 Trideceth-7 Non-vegetable 100 Liquid C11-14
Non-ionic surfactant. Stable over a wide range of pH. Highly branched iso-alcohol ethoxylate with excellent emulsification/wetting properties. Medium foam profile.
EMPILAN® KI 8 Trideceth-8 Non-vegetable 100 Liquid C11-14
Non-ionic surfactant. Stable over a wide range of pH. Highly branched iso-alcohol ethoxylate with excellent emulsification/wetting properties. Medium to high foam profile.
EMPILAN® KR 2.5 C9-11 Pareth-3 Non-vegetable 100 Liquid C9-11Non-ionic surfactant. Stable over a wide range of pH. Poor aqueous solubility. Used as anti-foam and viscosity builder.
EMPILAN® KR 5 C9-11 Pareth-5 Non-vegetable 100 Liquid C9-11
Non-ionic surfactant. Stable over a wide range of pH. Shorter alkyl chain gives greater solubility and tolerance to electrolyte, with very good wetting and excellent foaming power. Ideal for surface cleaning.
EMPILAN® KA 5
EMPILAN® KA 5/90
EMPILAN® KCL 7
EMPILAN® KCL 7/90
EMPILAN® KCL 9/85
EMPILAN® KCL 11
EMPILAN® KCL 11/90
EMPILAN® KI 6
EMPILAN® KI 6.5
EMPILAN® KI 8
EMPILAN® KR 2.5
EMPILAN® KR 5
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EMPILAN® Ethoxylated Alcohols (cont)
EMPILAN® Fatty Acid Alkanolamides
EMPILAN® KR 6 C9-11 Pareth-6 Non-vegetable 100 Liquid C9-11
Non-ionic surfactant. Stable over a wide range of pH. Shorter alkyl chain gives greater solubility and tolerance to electrolyte, with very good wetting and excellent foaming power. Ideal for surface cleaning.
EMPILAN® KR 6/90 C9-11 Pareth-6 Non-vegetable 90 Liquid C9-11
Non-ionic surfactant. Stable over a wide range of pH. Shorter alkyl chain gives greater solubility and tolerance to electrolyte, with very good wetting and excellent foaming power. Ideal for surface cleaning. Improved cold storage properties.
EMPILAN® KR 8 C9-11 Pareth-8 Non-vegetable 100 Liquid C9-11
Non-ionic surfactant. Stable over a wide range of pH. Shorter alkyl chain gives greater solubility and tolerance to electrolyte, with good wetting and foaming power. Ideal for surface cleaning.
EMPILAN® KT 7/80 Deceth-7 Non-vegetable* 80 Liquid C10
Non-ionic surfactant. Stable over a wide range of pH. Shorter alkyl chain gives greater solubility and tolerance to electrolyte, with good wetting and excellent foaming power. Ideal for surface cleaning. Improved cold storage properties.
EMPILAN® ME10-CN Coconut Methyl Ester Ethoxylate (10 EO)
39 100 Liquid C8-18
Non-ionic surfactant. Excellent emulsifier and detergent. Low toxicity (not classified also according the CLP). Lower foaming profile compared to conventional fatty alcohol ethoxylates. It doesn’t meet gel phases when diluted in water. Ideal for super-concentrated formulations.
EMPILAN® 2502/MB Cocamide DEA 77 85 Liquid C8-18
Mass Balance/RSPO certified. Non-ionic surfactant. Thickening agent. Used to boost stability and volume of foam also in presence of hard water and soap. Useful to solubilize a wide range of perfumes and non-polar compounds. Contains glycerol.
EMPILAN® CIS Cocamide MIPA 81 95 Flakes C8-18
Non-ionic surfactant. Thickening agent. Used to boost stability and volume of foam also in presence of hard water and soap. Useful to solubilize a wide range of perfumes and non-polar compounds.
EMPILAN® 2502 Cocamide DEA 77 85 Liquid C8-18
Non-ionic surfactant. Thickening agent. Used to boost stability and volume of foam also in presence of hard water and soap. Useful to solubilize a wide range of perfumes and non-polar compounds. Contains glycerol.
EMPILAN® CME/T Cocamide MEA 87 85 Flakes C8-18
Non-ionic surfactant. Thickening agent. Used to boost stability and volume of foam also in presence of hard water and soap. Useful to solubilize a wide range of perfumes and non-polar compounds. Contains glycerol.
EMPILAN® KR 6
EMPILAN® KR 6/90
EMPILAN® KR 8
EMPILAN® KT 7/80
EMPILAN® ME10-CN
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** EMPILAN® CIS
** EMPILAN® 2502
** EMPILAN® CME/T
Non-vegetable* = naturally derived grade may also be available upon request** - Limited
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Foam Controllers Foam Controllers
Product Name INCI Name % Naturally derived
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EMPILAN® Ethoxylated/Propoxylated Alcohols
EMPILAN® PF 7165 PPG-1 C12-15 Pareth-7
Non-vegetable 100 Liquid C12-15
Readily biodegradable non-ionic surfactant compatible with many common oxidizing and reducing agents and may be formulated with other non-ionic, anionic, amphoteric and cationic surfactants. Produces a relatively unstable foam, that will rapidly die-away and might find use as a wetting agent, detergent or emulsifier in applications that require low foaming characteristics.
EMPILAN® PF 7168 PPG-4-Undeceth-7 Non-vegetable 100 Liquid C11
Readily biodegradable non-ionic surfactant compatible with many common oxidizing and reducing agents and may be formulated with other non-ionic, anionic, amphoteric and cationic surfactants. Offers the combination of excellent wetting, emulsification and low-foam performance and it is particularly suited for application at ambient or relatively low working temperatures. It is a versatile surfactant that may bring benefits in a wide range of applications, such as surface cleaning. Label free.
EMPILAN® PF 7169 PPG-3-Undeceth-7 Non-vegetable 100 Liquid C11
Readily biodegradable non-ionic surfactant compatible with many common oxidizing and reducing agents and may be formulated with other non-ionic, anionic, amphoteric and cationic surfactants. It is a versatile low foam surfactant capable of offering excellent wetting performance. It is particularly suited to applications operating at elevated temperatures or to processes with short cycle times. It is a versatile surfactant that may bring benefits is a wide range of applications, such as surface cleaning. Label free.
EMPILAN® PF 7165
EMPILAN® PF 7168
EMPILAN® PF 7169
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Plasticizers and Texturizing Agents Plasticizers and Texturizing Agents
Product Name INCI Name % Naturally derived
% active Appearance at room temperature
C-chain length
Features
LAUREX® Fatty Alcohols
EMPIWAX® Self-Emulsifying waxes
LAUREX® CS Cetearyl Alcohol 100 100 Flakes C16-18Primary fatty alcohol. Viscosity, consistency modifier. It helps to give controlled release of active ingredients and perfumes.
EMPIWAX® CL Cetearyl Alcohol (and) Ceteareth-25
85 100 Flakes -Self-emulsifying wax with high electrolyte tolerance, dispersing, thickening and solubilizing properties.
EMPIWAX® SK/BPCetearyl Alcohol (and) Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
100 100 Flakes -Self-emulsifying wax with high electrolyte tolerance, dispersing, thickening and solubilizing properties.
LAUREX® CS
EMPIWAX® CL
EMPIWAX® SK/BP
Foam (soft water) pH Performance characteristics Main application areas Additional characteristics
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Product Name INCI Name % Naturally derived
% active Appearance at room temperature
C-chain length
Features
EMPIPEARL® Pearl Concentrates
EMPIPEARL® XA 200/H
Sodium Laureth Sulfate (and) Glycol Cetearate (and) Cocamidopropyl Betaine
83 41 Viscous liquid -
Blend of anionic, non-ionic and amphoteric surfactants. No need of heating equipment with consequent production time reduction. Preservative: Benzyl alcohol (and) Methylchloroisothiazolinone (and) Methylisothiazolinone.
EMPIPEARL® XA 200/X
Sodium Laureth Sulfate (and) Glycol Cetearate (and) Cocamidopropyl Betaine
83 41 Viscous liquid -
Blend of anionic, non-ionic and amphoteric surfactants. No need of heating equipment with consequent production time reduction. Vegetable derived raw materials only. Preservative: Methylchloroisothiazolinone (and) Methylisothiazolinone.
EMPIPEARL® XA 300/X
Sodium Laureth Sulfate (and) Glycol Distearate (and) Cocamide MEA (and) Cocamidopropyl Betaine
81 39 Viscous liquid -
Blend of anionic, non-ionic and amphoteric surfactants. No need of heating equipment with consequent production time reduction. Preservative: Methylchloroisothiazolinone (and) Methylisothiazolinone.
** EMPIPEARL® XA 200/H
** EMPIPEARL® XA 200/X
** EMPIPEARL® XA 300/X
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EMPIPEARL® Pearl Concentrates (cont)
EMPILAN® Esters
EMPIPEARL® XA 400/X
Glycol Distearate (and) Sodium Laureth Sulfate (and) Cocamide MEA (and) Laureth-10
78 40 Viscous liquid -
Blend of anionic and non-ionic surfactants. No need of heating equipment with consequent production time reduction. Preservative: Methylchloroisothiazolinone (and) Methylisothiazolinone.
EMPIPEARL® XA 500/X
Sodium Laureth Sulfate (and) Cocamide DEA (and) Glycol Cetearate
82 44 Viscous liquid -
Blend of anionic and non-ionic surfactants. No need of heating equipment with consequent production time reduction. Preservative: Methylchloroisothiazolinone (and) Methylisothiazolinone.
EMPILAN® EGDS/A Glycol Distearate 94 100 Flakes C16-18Pearlizing agent, opacifier, oil soluble emulsifier and viscosity modifier.
EMPILAN® EGMS Glycol Cetearate 92 100 Flakes C16-18Pearlizing agent, opacifier, oil soluble emulsifier and viscosity modifier.
** EMPIPEARL® XA 400/X
** EMPIPEARL® XA 500/X
EMPILAN® EGDS/A
EMPILAN® EGMS
EMPICOL® Performance Concentrates
EMPICOL® XCT 10 Mild Concentrated Detergent Base
57 55 Fluid paste -
Concentrated blend of anionic and amphoteric surfactants. Easy to dilute. Optimized detergency and foaming. Application: manual dishwash, laundry liquids and hard surface cleaners. Preservative: Benzyl alcohol (and) Methylchloroisothiazolinone (and) Methylisothiazolinone.
EMPICOL® XHL 100 Concentrated Detergent Base
38 55 Fluid paste -
Concentrated blend of anionic surfactants. Easy to dilute. High volume of flash foam. Good wetting & detergency. Excellent viscosity response. Application: laundry liquid detergents, hand dishwash liquid. Preservative: Methylisothiazolinone (and) Benzylisothiazolinone.
EMPICOL® XHL 140 Mild Concentrated Detergent Base
10 50 Fluid paste -
Sulfate-free and EO-free concentrated blend of anionic and amphoteric surfactants. Designed to prepare corrosive-free and label-free detergents. High volume, creamy foam stable in hard water. Very good emulsification power. Application: mild hand dishwash liquids and mild detergents.
EMPICOL® XHL 300Concentrated Laundry Detergent Base
38 67 Fluid paste -
Concentrated blend of soap, anionic surfactants, non-ionic surfactants, phosphonate and polycarboxylates. Easy to dilute. Low volume of controlled foam suitable for automatic laundry washing machine. Good wetting and detergency. Preservative: 2-Bromo-2-Nitropropane-1,3-Diol.
EMPICOL® iDS X10Low Foam Concentrated Detergent Base
46 70 Fluid paste -
Concentrated blend of non-ionic surfactant and soap. Easy to dilute. Low volume of controlled foam. Excellent wetting and detergency. Corrosive symbol free. Application: hard surface cleaners, floor cleaners, fine fabric detergents.
EMPICOL® XCT 10
** EMPICOL® XHL 100
** C C EMPICOL® XHL 140
EMPICOL® XHL 300
B EMPICOL® iDS X10
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** - LimitedB - Depends on bleaching agentC - Specific Concentration Limit
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Product Name INCI Name % Naturally derived
% active Appearance at room temperature
C-chain length
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EMPICOL® Performance Concentrates (cont)
EMPICOL® VBS D30A Super-Concentrated Detergent Base
Non-vegetable88 (Organic
Matter)Liquid -
Super-concentrated blend of a non-ionic surfactant and a solvent, both of which are vegetable derived, and an anionic surfactant. Specifically developed to prepare hard surface degreasers that work well on tenacious greasy stains that may be difficult to remove with traditional degreasing products.
EMPICOL® VBS L30 Super-Concentrated Detergent Base
2797 (Organic
Matter)Liquid -
Super-concentrated blend of an anionic primary surfactant and a plant derived non-ionic surfactant. Specifically developed to prepare laundry detergent concentrates at neutral pH. Due to its extremely low water content, it is compatible with water soluble films and could be used as delivery system for water sensitive ingredients.
EMPICOL® VBS D30A
EMPICOL® VBS L30
Chelating Agents Chelating Agents
Product Name INCI Name % Naturally derived
% active Appearance at room temperature
C-chain length
Features
ENVIOMET® EDDS
ENVIOMET® C140Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Non-vegetable 37 Liquid -
Unique readily biodegradable and Eco-label approved chelating agent particularly effective at chelating transition metals in presence of Calcium and Magnesium. Application: stain removal, Peroxide/Peracetic acid stabilization, dye and fabric protection, biocide potentiator, removal of transition metals from surfaces.
ENVIOMET® C280 Ethylenediamine Disuccinic Acid
Non-vegetable 80 Powder -
Free acid form. Unique readily biodegradable and Eco-label approved chelating agent particularly effective at chelating transition metals in presence of Calcium and Magnesium. Application: stain removal, Peroxide/Peracetic acid stabilization, dye and fabric protection, biocide potentiator, removal of transition metals from surfaces.
ENVIOMET® C140
ENVIOMET® C280
Foam (soft water) pH Performance characteristics Main application areas Additional characteristics
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